The cost to register a car in New Jersey depends on several fees:
- Title fee: $60 for standard, $85 if there is one lien, and $110 if there are two liens.
- Registration fee for vehicles with internal combustion engines ranges from about $186 to $391 for a four-year term depending on vehicle type and weight.
- For electric vehicles, registration fees are significantly higher and include an annual Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) fee starting at $250 in 2024, increasing by $10 each year through 2028.
- Additional costs include sales tax (6.625%) on the vehicle purchase price.
- If transferring registration, there is a transfer fee about $44.50 or more.
Overall, for a standard vehicle registration without liens and not electric, total fees including title and registration typically are under $100 annually, but this can vary by vehicle weight and type. Electric vehicles have much higher fees due to the ZEV surcharge. This means registration cost can be roughly between $100 to several hundred dollars initially, plus sales tax on purchase price. The registration fee covers 1 to 4 years depending on the term chosen and vehicle type. For exact calculations, New Jersey MVC offers a registration fee calculator on their website.
